Who to this has stirred you, to send me to the maid, your suit to further.

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“This young and lovely maiden is guarded now with care;

Horant and Fru-te also, who say she is so fair,

And speak to you her praises, must go with me to seek her.

Never shall I rest easy unless they strive with me your own to make her.”

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Both these faithful vassals King Hettel sent for soon;

To others good and trusty they also made it known,

That by their king and master they at court were wanted.